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I was frantically searching for a non-coconut recipe for Irish Potatoes for St. Patrick’s day. I recently became allergic to coconut, so I made this recipe up after not being able to find an alternative online or in any cookbooks I have at home. I think the almonds are a nice twist and help maintain the consistency of the ball instead of just omitting coconut from other recipes I’ve seen. This is a good no-bake recipe. It is simple to make and easy to eat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole almonds
- ½ cup ground cinnamon, or more to taste
- ½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
Directions
Step 1
Place almonds in the bowl of a food processor; process until finely ground. Pour cinnamon into a rimmed plate.
Step 2
Mix cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until evenly blended. Place the bowl into a large pan filled with ice to help mixture stiffen; make sure butter mixture does not spill out of the bowl.
Step 3
Sift confectioners' sugar into the butter mixture. Add ground almonds and stir until combined. Let mixture rest on ice for 5 minutes.
Step 4
Roll mixture into 1/2-inch balls and roll in cinnamon until coated. Refrigerate until set, about 20 minutes.
Cook’s Notes:
You can add 1/2 teaspoon salt to the almonds for a more enhanced flavor. You can roll the candies in chocolate, cocoa powder, or crushed almonds instead of cinnamon, if preferred.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 72 | |
| Calories 60 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat3g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol3mg | 1% |
| Sodium5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate8g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber1g | 3% |
| Total Sugars6g | |
| Protein1g | |
| Calcium19mg | 1% |
| Iron0mg | 2% |
| Potassium34mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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